I am a design professional but I have always loved and practiced photography. I am a Qualified Designer graduating from the Swinburne University of Design in 2002 and I achieved upper second class honours in my Bachelor in Design Multimedia. I like to think of myself as a triple threat, my knowledge and experience of technology, photography and design allows me to create exceptional images.
What sets Click Photo apart is years of practical digital design experience and of graphic design with a strong digital focus. Although these things are not directly photography related, my understanding of the technology means I can exploit the technology to ensure we get the most out of you photo shoot or portrait photography session.
But photography is so much more than the technical – photography is about a different way of looking, observing, I like to gauge the emotional climate and translate that to my work. My style is not intrusive, I like to stand back and observe, work out the nuance of the day, I like to capture the quiet moments, the intimate exchanges.
For example, photographing a child’s birthday party, you want your photographs to express what is going on, the relationships, and the love, the excitement, not just some kid in a paper hat opening presents. That’s why I take the time to absorb, and if possible get to know you and your subject before the photo shoot.
Click Photo recently photographed a community consultation event in Central Victoria – In an RSL Hall, not a visually exciting space and not a lot of action, simply community members involved in discussion. Potentially a pretty stale photo shoot, but by tuning into the discussion, why people were there, I felt the excitement was really palpable, you could feel the sense of connection so that became the focus - the connections, the relationships, the people. The client was thrilled with the result.